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Lotus Esprit

Black · Petrol · 1989 · 2,174 cc

D1 OPLMOT history

D1 OPL is a black petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 20 Feb 1989. Its MOT expired on 5 Jul 2023 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 58,193 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jul 2023
Mileage
58,193 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2022
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
D1 OPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Esprit
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,174 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
20 Feb 1989
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

D1 OPL was last recorded at 58,193 miles on 6 Jul 2022, 544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jul 2011: 80,364 miles, lower than 80,629 miles on 20 Jun 2011.
  • 22 Mar 2017: 5,517 miles, lower than 87,180 miles on 24 Feb 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
57,649 miles · 9 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 58,193 miles
  • 2021 – 57,649 miles
  • 2020 – 57,238 miles
  • 2018 – 55,651 miles
  • 2017 – 5,517 miles
  • 2016 – 87,180 miles
  • 2014 – 85,231 miles
  • 2013 – 84,624 miles
  • 2012 – 81,787 miles
  • 2011 – 80,364 miles
  • 2006 – 80,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,193 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

17 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,193 miles (+544)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    58,193 miles
    Test number
    868584743980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass57,649 miles (+411)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    57,649 miles
    Test number
    186903423525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass57,238 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    57,238 miles
    Test number
    889590419144
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail57,238 miles (+1,587)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,238 miles
    Test number
    818806405433
    • MajorOffside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass55,651 miles (+50,134)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    55,651 miles
    Test number
    144987271735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass5,517 miles (-81,663)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    5,517 miles
    Test number
    169380253665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    87,180 miles
    Test number
    204628853905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail87,180 miles (+1,949)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,180 miles
    Test number
    400122790359
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

  9. Pass85,231 miles (+607)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    85,231 miles
    Test number
    245253364297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,624 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    84,624 miles
    Test number
    267913983477
    • NoteVery slight bind in nearside rear brake

  11. Fail84,624 miles (+2,837)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,624 miles
    Test number
    417070783102
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteVery slight bind in nearside rear brake

  12. Pass81,787 miles (+1,423)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    81,787 miles
    Test number
    987436782138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,364 miles (-265)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    80,364 miles
    Test number
    577429491138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,629 miles (+507)12 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,629 miles
    Test number
    258551971142
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  15. Pass80,122 miles (+18)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    80,122 miles
    Test number
    340943386400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoot struts defective

  16. Fail80,104 miles11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,104 miles
    Test number
    261689526186
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

  17. Fail80,104 miles7 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,104 miles
    Test number
    140538826122
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoot struts defective
    • NoteCooling fans noisey
    • NoteN/s wing mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about D1 OPL

Does D1 OPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on D1 OPL expired on 5 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on D1 OPL?
The MOT on D1 OPL expired on 5 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has D1 OPL done?
D1 OPL was recorded at 58,193 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2022.
Has D1 OPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D1 OPL has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2020.
Has the mileage on D1 OPL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 18 Jul 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on D1 OPL find?
D1 OPL passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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